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Re: Roof racks
By:patrick
Date: 7/17/1998, 3:31 pm
In Response To: Roof racks (Joe Greenley)

Hey, VERY cool! Thanks for the image!

> As you are all aware, roof racks come in all shapes and sizes.
>

> What works for me is to use 3" minicell foam, shaped to
> the hull of the particular kayak I am transporting, and then glued
> to 2x4 cross pieces.

> The center saddle is removable and is replaced with another to
> fit a canoe hull if and when I will be canoeing.

> I have a truck with a lumber rack, however, this design could
> be easily modified to fit any vehicle.

> I have logged thousands of miles using this contraption and have
> had no damage to my boats whatsoever.

> Later, Joe

>

Messages In This Thread

Roof racks
Joe Greenley -- 7/17/1998, 2:16 pm
Re: Roof racks
patrick -- 7/17/1998, 3:31 pm